Built to Brawl – Shimano’s Curado BFS XG Baitcaster
| Date: | 6/6/22 |
| Tackle Type: | Reel |
| Manufacturer: | Shimano |
| Reviewer: | Zander |
Total Score: 8.41 – BEST VALUE AWARD
Introduction: Once just a niche technique in Japan, the Bait Finesse System (BFS) is now becoming mainstream, and manufacturers are designing new reels and rods with the goal of making the technique more accessible to all anglers. The Shimano Curado BFS takes the brands most popular baitcaster series in the Americas and offers a compact reel with casting and drag systems designed specifically for finesse presentations.
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Shimano Curado BFS XG Specifications |
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| Line Capacity – Rated | 8lb (0.235mm) / 50 yds (45m) |
| Line Capacity – Spool Volume | 3.8 cm3 |
| Retrieve Ratio |
8.2:1
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| Inches Per Turn (IPT) – calculated |
27 – 31
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| Weight | 6.2 oz |
| Spool Weight | 9 g |
| Bearings | 7+1 |
| Bearings per Knob | 1 bearing + 1 bushing |
| Rated/Measured Max Drag | 8lbs. / 8.3lbs. |
| Origin | Made in Malaysia |
| MSRP | $199 |
Shimano’s most finesse oriented Curado, the Curado BFS XG
Impressions: With BFS gaining momentum globally it was just a matter of time before manufacturers started offering more affordable reels designed specifically for the technique. In the overseas markets Shimano offers the very affordable SLX BFS which we reviewed previously. With that launch we knew it was just a matter of time before either that reel or a Curado BFS would be introduced in the U.S. market.
